Lanzhou to Xining Train

兰州 → 西宁

Lanzhou to Xining takes between 56 minutes and 3 hours 41 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 123 direct services, with the first train at 04:16 and the last at 21:35. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

Interactive route map showing the rail network around Lanzhou and Xining. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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Direct Train Schedule

Departure Station
Arrival Station
123 direct services

Showing the first 60 of 123 matching services.

TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
K105804:16Lanzhou07:05Xining2h49m
K105904:16Lanzhou07:05Xining2h49m
Z50804:48Lanzhou06:45Xining1h57m
Z50904:48Lanzhou06:45Xining1h57m
K151705:27Lanzhou08:21Xining2h54m
K152005:27Lanzhou08:21Xining2h54m
T26906:03Lanzhou08:34Xining2h31m
K17706:43Lanzhou09:40Xining2h57m
K17706:57Lanzhou West09:40Xining2h43m
K81507:04Lanzhou10:06Xining3h02m
D274107:15Lanzhou West08:19Xining1h04m
K81507:19Lanzhou West10:06Xining2h47m
K130907:37Lanzhou11:00Xining3h23m
K131207:37Lanzhou11:00Xining3h23m
T17507:51Lanzhou10:27Xining2h36m
K130907:52Lanzhou West11:00Xining3h08m
K131207:52Lanzhou West11:00Xining3h08m
T17508:06Lanzhou West10:27Xining2h21m
D274308:29Lanzhou West09:25Xining56m
Z22308:40Lanzhou11:22Xining2h42m
K81508:46Haishiwan10:06Xining1h20m
D271109:06Lanzhou West10:11Xining1h05m
D57510:12Lanzhou West11:08Xining56m
D270310:25Lanzhou West11:29Xining1h04m
D264910:36Lanzhou West11:41Xining1h05m
D274910:54Qinwangchuan13:10Xining2h16m
D275210:54Qinwangchuan13:10Xining2h16m
D276710:55Lanzhou West11:51Xining56m
D267111:15Lanzhou West12:11Xining56m
K38911:16Lanzhou14:08Xining2h52m
K39211:16Lanzhou14:08Xining2h52m
D265111:29Lanzhou West12:35Xining1h06m
D271711:46Lanzhou West12:42Xining56m
D268511:53Lanzhou West12:49Xining56m
D10111:56Lanzhou13:49Xining1h53m
D274911:58Lanzhou West13:10Xining1h12m
D275211:58Lanzhou West13:10Xining1h12m
Z37212:03Lanzhou13:57Xining1h54m
Z37312:03Lanzhou13:57Xining1h54m
Z2112:31Lanzhou15:02Xining2h31m
D272112:34Lanzhou West13:30Xining56m
D276312:43Qinwangchuan14:38Xining1h55m
K31112:45Lanzhou15:48Xining3h03m
D272313:05Lanzhou West14:10Xining1h05m
D275713:31Lanzhou West14:27Xining56m
D272513:36Lanzhou West14:32Xining56m
D276313:41Lanzhou West14:38Xining57m
Z59413:43Lanzhou15:46Xining2h03m
Z59513:43Lanzhou15:46Xining2h03m
D273713:47Lanzhou West14:51Xining1h04m
D274013:47Lanzhou West14:51Xining1h04m
Z36113:59Lanzhou17:05Xining3h06m
Z36413:59Lanzhou17:05Xining3h06m
T25714:08Lanzhou16:04Xining1h56m
D268714:20Lanzhou West15:24Xining1h04m
Z36114:22Lanzhou West17:05Xining2h43m
Z36414:22Lanzhou West17:05Xining2h43m
Z3614:25Lanzhou16:11Xining1h46m
Z3714:25Lanzhou16:11Xining1h46m
T25714:26Lanzhou West16:04Xining1h38m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-10-23. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

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Railway Stations in Lanzhou and Xining

Compare the railway stations used to reach Lanzhou and Xining. Not every station below is served by every direct train.

Railway Stations in Lanzhou

  • Lanzhou兰州
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Rail Transit Line 2
  • Lanzhou West兰州西
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Rail Transit Line 1
  • Haishiwan海石湾
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Qinwangchuan秦王川
    Used by direct trains in this timetable

Railway Stations in Xining

  • Xining西宁
    Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

RouteLanzhou (兰州) to Xining (西宁)
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Direct services123
Fastest journey56 minutes on D2743 (08:29 to 09:25)
First train04:16 K1059 from Lanzhou
Last train21:35 Z65 from Lanzhou
Departure stations on timetableLanzhou, Lanzhou West, Haishiwan, Qinwangchuan
Arrival stations on timetableXining
Train types in snapshotK, Z, T, D, G
Reference faresBusiness class from ¥174, First class from ¥84, Second class from ¥36, Luxury soft sleeper from ¥203.50, First-class sleeper from ¥136, Soft sleeper from ¥113.50, Second-class sleeper from ¥107, Hard sleeper from ¥74.50, Soft seat from ¥46.50, Hard seat from ¥28.50, No seat from ¥28.50. Fare snapshot: October 23, 2026.
Timetable snapshotOctober 23, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Lanzhou to Xining train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 56m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 123 direct services between Lanzhou and Xining.

Is this timetable always up to date?

This page is updated after major timetable adjustments. Train schedules can change, so always confirm departure and arrival times with 12306 before buying a ticket.